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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960,962.75, 1,326,013.42 and 531,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960,962.75, 1,326,013.42 and 531,184.45 is: 732,970.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960,962.75 : 1,326,013.42 = 531,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960,962.75/1,326,013.42 = 531,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960,962.75x = 1,326,013.42 × 531,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960,962.75x = 704,357,709,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,357,709,195.32/960,962.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,970.88

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